Here is the link to my Diigo Social Bookmarking site...I have chosen 5 sites that I think I could use in my classroom that use Creative Commons. They are tagged under EDIM514-CC when you search in My Library.
http://www.diigo.com/user/littlebut307
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Creative Commons
I did it! I finally chose and successfully posted a CC to my blog:) I was very nervous at first, but I actually used a classmates trial and error to figure it out. Thanks goes out to Jessie who did a lot of the "dirty work" trying to find out how to post it to her blog. She shared her efforts and I simply followed along and tried it for myself. It was much easier than I had expected:)
When thinking about my CC license, I wanted to be sure I could share my work, but also be given credit for the time and efforts that I put into it. I wanted to share it internationally, as well as prohibit anyone from making a profit on it. I'm not sure I would ever have anything up there worth money though...haha. My license also includes the fact that if anyone uses it, I would like them to create a license that is similar, if not the same, as mine to protect my work. Overall, users can copy, distribute and transmit the work, and they can also adapt the work, but they must take the appropriate steps to honor my license. All of these things can be waived if they receive permission from me.
If I were using this with students, I would encourage them to look at all of the possibilities from the Creative Commons website before choosing the exact same one that I chose because there are so many possibilities that may better suit them; however, the one I chose seems pretty basic. I would recommend this to them, only because it protects them and allows them to receive credit for their work. Along with credit being given, this particular type of license does not allow their work or efforts to make money for anyone else, when they were the ones who put in the time and effort. Regardless of some of the stipulations this may create, it still gives people the freedom to adjust and adapt the work provided, as well as seek permission from the author to attain other rights.
When thinking about my CC license, I wanted to be sure I could share my work, but also be given credit for the time and efforts that I put into it. I wanted to share it internationally, as well as prohibit anyone from making a profit on it. I'm not sure I would ever have anything up there worth money though...haha. My license also includes the fact that if anyone uses it, I would like them to create a license that is similar, if not the same, as mine to protect my work. Overall, users can copy, distribute and transmit the work, and they can also adapt the work, but they must take the appropriate steps to honor my license. All of these things can be waived if they receive permission from me.
If I were using this with students, I would encourage them to look at all of the possibilities from the Creative Commons website before choosing the exact same one that I chose because there are so many possibilities that may better suit them; however, the one I chose seems pretty basic. I would recommend this to them, only because it protects them and allows them to receive credit for their work. Along with credit being given, this particular type of license does not allow their work or efforts to make money for anyone else, when they were the ones who put in the time and effort. Regardless of some of the stipulations this may create, it still gives people the freedom to adjust and adapt the work provided, as well as seek permission from the author to attain other rights.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Social Bookmarking and other general stuff...basically I'm practicting my blogging skills!
After playing around with Diigo, I am beginning to like it more and more each time. I discovered the wonders of post its today:) I'm hoping this social bookmarking can help organize my technological resources!
I also used Wordle with my kids and they LOVED it! I'm really excited to continue working with all the Web tools that we will learn about in class.
Still feeling a little uneasy about the CC, but working on it. I will try to tackle that project tomorrow.
I also used Wordle with my kids and they LOVED it! I'm really excited to continue working with all the Web tools that we will learn about in class.
Still feeling a little uneasy about the CC, but working on it. I will try to tackle that project tomorrow.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Introduction
I am a 6th grade teacher at John Beck Elementary, which is in the Warwick School District in Lititz, Pa. This is my 4th year of teaching, and this is my second class in the Instructional Media program. I already have my Masters Degree in Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes, but I am looking to complete my additional 30 credits in this program. I am excited to get started, but like always, feeling a little nervous and apprehensive. I have found that I definitely do better when I have a chance to play with the technology to help me better understand that...trial and error works wonders:) I have a Smart Board in my class and access to a mobile lap top cart for our grade level. I try to use as much technology as I can in my classroom such as Brain Pop, Culture Grams, Discovery Education, Wordle, various internet sites, and my Smart Board tools, but I am always looking forward to finding new ways to include it in my lessons!
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